Greek Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo to Play for Greek National Team in World Championships

Giannis Antetokounmpo has confirmed he intends to play for Greece at this year’s FIBA Basketball World Cup.

Greece has already secured their qualification for the 32-team tournament, which begins in China on August 31.

The 2006 silver medal winners will be able to call upon Athens-born NBA star Antetokounmpo, who is an MVP candidate having led the Bucks to the top of the Eastern Conference standings at the All-Star break.

Speaking in Charlotte ahead of Sunday’s All-Star Game, where he will captain one of the two teams, Antetokounmpo told reporters: “Yeah, I’ll be there [at the World Cup].

“Let’s be healthy first. Knock on wood, [I’ll] stay healthy!”

Meanwhile, media asked Giannis what was in store for him after basketball?

"After basketball, I'll be in the islands. I'll call it the Greek Freak island. There will be no media… Just me and my family. I'll be laying down in my cabana." 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/i5niWXGdiI

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